Camel Race and Desert BBQ 2/2

After the race we went for the most wonderful buffet of Middle Eastern delicacies (I'm not generally a fan of buffets but this one was awesome!) including roasted lamb, mezze and an abundance of sweets.

(Pic left: buffet desert style - not bad!!)













I had expected seating on blankets or maybe benches but nothing as civilized as this:











After eating we went to a traditional Bedouin tent that the host had put up behind his house:


(The traditional Bedouin tents are woven and keep the heat out during summer and in during winter)

Inside was nice and warm - the fireplace was lit and tea was being served:


(Fireplace inside Bedouin tent)



(Coffee pots and other 'Bedouin inventory' on display)


(Inside the Bedouin tent)

Coming out from the BBQ we saw these locals fly their kites in the village:

The bus ride itself was also great for getting an idea of what the villages and small towns look like outside of Kuwait City:


(Unpaved sand roads and houses in a small village)

(Unpaved roads and a camel parking lot?)


(Mosque built in the desert)

A guard in the desert - it was not visible what exactly he was guarding but he was nicely dressed with a tie and all:

(Guarding the empty?)


(Wearing a shirt and a tie on guard duty)


(Livestock in the desert)